Chamber Member Visit to Spheros-Electron in Lviv

The Czech-Ukrainian Chamber of Industry & Commerce is pleased to share a recent member visit to Spheros-Electron, one of our very first Chamber members. Recently, our Vice-President Markus Ciupek visited the company and was warmly welcomed by Mr. Oleksandr Starodub, CEO, for an open and constructive exchange.

🏭 Who is Spheros-Electron?

Spheros-Electron is a Ukrainian-German joint venture with a long-standing industrial track record in climate and thermal solutions for automotive and commercial transport. The company develops and manufactures a wide range of products for vehicle makers and fleet operators, including:

• Liquid heaters for buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, construction and special machinery
• Air-conditioning systems for transport applications
• Ventilation hatches for city and tourist buses
• Components for pneumatic and braking systems
• Fuel tanks in various sizes and configurations

With its focus on engineering quality and industry standards, Spheros-Electron represents an important part of Ukraine’s industrial ecosystem and export-ready manufacturing potential.

🎯 Purpose of the Visit

The visit had a clear practical goal: to strengthen cooperation between Chamber members and help Spheros-Electron expand business opportunities with Czech and European partners. During the discussions, we focused on:

• Identifying concrete cooperation opportunities with Czech suppliers, OEMs, and Tier-1/Tier-2 manufacturers
• Exploring subcontracting and localization options for components and assemblies
• Mapping procurement and sourcing needs where the Chamber can connect Spheros-Electron to relevant Czech companies
• Discussing potential participation in Chamber business missions, matchmaking formats, and joint events in 2026
• Aligning on industry priorities such as quality management, reliable logistics, and long-term partnerships despite wartime conditions

🤝 Additional value for the Chamber community

Beyond the company-specific discussions, the visit also served broader Chamber objectives:

• Collecting real market insights from active manufacturers in Ukraine
• Understanding current constraints and needs (workforce, energy resilience, supply stability) to better tailor Chamber support
• Showcasing a strong example that production in Ukraine is feasible, and that international industrial cooperation can continue even under challenging conditions

🌟 Looking Ahead

We are proud to have Spheros-Electron among our early members and look forward to deepening cooperation that creates tangible results: new contracts, new supplier links, and stronger Czech-Ukrainian industrial value chains.

A sincere thank you to Mr. Oleksandr Starodub and the entire Spheros-Electron team for the warm welcome, professionalism, and openness. Together, we continue building industrial bridges between Czechia and Ukraine. 🇨🇿🤝🇺🇦